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Newspaper
The Morning Journal Courier
Location
New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
5
Tornado hit Inion, a 40 inhabitant town in western Minnesota on Saturday afternoon. One person killed and over sixty injured, with twenty five houses ruined. Two hundred residents left without shelter and clothing. outside aid needed.
A fire in a four story brick block at 87 Howard avenue near State Normal started in a kitchen of an apartment occupied by Mire 8 Bishop. The blaze leaped from windows, was brought under control by firemen, and damaged the kitchen and an adjoining bedroom with about 490 dollars in losses. The house is owned by the Philanda Armstrong estate.
Fragmentary report notes no intoxicated persons seen Sunday at Savin Rock and nearby areas. Police describe law observance as orderly with few disturbances. A man from New York City, residing at 107 Boat Yard, was noted in the vicinity sailing and was not involved in incidents.
The article describes a meat shortage crisis with rising prices affecting all classes. It notes wholesalers cutting trades, calls for tariff removal to restore supply, and a Connecticut retailers association resolution urging federal action. Leaders from New Haven Hartford Meriden and Danbury are named along with proposed measures and historical context on tax and liquor policies.
June 28 in Lisbon republicans held a mass meeting led by Bernadino Machado demanding a vigorous investigation into royal finances. Speakers accused the late King Carlos era of advances to the royal family and pub issues. Police surrounded the venue with no interference.
A historical note discusses postwar funding needs and a federal liquor traffic ban. It explains how revenue concerns during wartime led to licensing and prohibition measures, followed by renewed sentiment against partnerships with liquor dealers after debts were cleared.
June 28 dispatch reports Et Mioukul telbeemen repelling Mulal Tafid's force, killing 100 and wounding 160. Three sultan loyalists chiefs killed. Ferare sources say Mila Hafid plans Rabat departure end of July.
In Denver, Democratic chatter centers on a running mate for the ticket with Humorous ballot talk and rivalries shaping the vice presidential race. Names like Gov. Johnson, Judge George Gray, and New York figures Morgan J. O Milon, Charles A. Towne, and Jide O'Brien surface as possible second-place candidates amid Bryan’s potential nomination. Sherman rapidly gains strength as another political current runs alongside.
A state meeting of the Hebrew Aoniats was held at Steinert's hall with large attendance last night. Dr Roban and Dr Einenstein of New York spoke for the movement urging support to advance the work. A contract was also signed by members of the local organization.
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